Matsha Students Accident � 111 students still hopitalised

Lost for words: Education Minister Unity Dow facing parents of the victims at Princess Marina Hospital PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Lost for words: Education Minister Unity Dow facing parents of the victims at Princess Marina Hospital PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

One hundred and eleven Matsha Senior Secondary School students are in hospitals following an accident that has left the nation reeling in shock.

The accident happened between 3pm and 4pm near Dutlwe village on Friday, killing seven students.

Sources say the truck was taking RADS students to their various homes at the end of the school term when disaster hit.

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